The Thing About Home

“In this zippy outing from McKnight (All She Dreamed), a humiliated social media influencer rediscovers her roots . . . McKnight lays out some vivid low country history, and her fully realized characters—especially Casey and her sometimes superficial, sometimes serious trials—ring true.” —Publishers Weekly

 

“Rhonda McKnight has written a gorgeously vivid, heart-felt novel that stirred my emotions from the first page. I tried to slow down as I came closer to the last page because I didn’t want this book to end.” —Victoria Christopher Murray, New York Times bestselling author of The Personal Librarian 

 

“Expertly weaving a dual storyline of a rich matriarchal past with the tumultuous present, McKnight builds upon her women’s fiction repertoire with a fresh perspective on grief, forgiveness, and finding oneself in the midst of the storm.” —Vanessa Riley, award-winning author of Island Queen

 

“The Thing About Home is a beautifully written story about family, self-discovery, secrets, and forgiveness. It is a truly wonderful and most enjoyable read!” —Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author

 

“… a captivating story, but also a lesson in life. A well-written exploration of love and acceptance.” —Jacquelin Thomas, award-winning author

 

“… a warm, atmospheric reminder that home is more than just a physical place—it’s family and friends and safety and unconditional love.” —Emily March, New York Times bestselling author 

 

“You will get lost in this book. Every moment, every step that Casey takes to finding herself is magical. Rhonda McKnight is a masterful storyteller. Hands down, The Thing About Home is the best book I’ve read in a long time.” —Vanessa Miller, author of The Light on Halsey Street

 

“Rhonda McKnight has written the perfect southern story—warm, sweet, and full of hope. McKnight captures the heart and soul of Casey’s journey to self-discovery and love.” —Preslaysa Williams, author of A Lowcountry Bride

 

Family, history, heritage, and legacy all combine in the tightly woven warp and weft of love in The Thing About Home—a must read. —Piper Huguley, author of By Her Own Design